Electromagnetic metal casting (EMC) is a casting technique that uses electromagnetic
energy to heat metal powders. It is a faster, cleaner, and less time-consuming operation …

Processing of metallic materials using microwave energy has been a challenge. However,
exploiting the size factor of particles in these candidate materials opened up further …

Microwave processing of metal base material is a novel and energy-efficient technique.
Microwave heating of bulk metal is an emerging method with cost, time, and energy savings …

Computational modeling and simulation helps in reducing the overall design cycle time
during any process as well as product development. Microwave welding has transpired as a …

Silicon carbide (SiC) is widely used as a susceptor for microwave hybrid heating
applications owing to its exceptional microwave absorbing characteristics. In practice, it is …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of titanium reinforcement on the
microstructure and mechanical properties of an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy matrix composite. The …

Bimodal composite structures conjugating both high hardness and fracture toughness can
effectively counter erosion induced degradation. The present work successfully develops …

This paper reports on a study of the high-temperature tribological performance of self-
lubricating nickel-based composite clad. A porous and crack free clad containing matrix …

Owing to the unique encouraging characteristics of microwave hybrid heating, primarily
volumetric heating, and additional potentials such as being repeatable, quick, economical …

Microwave (MW) sintering offers higher heating rate, rapid processing, reduced energy
consumption, and reduced sintering temperature. However, the technique is not fully …